<<3) Baby had poor weight gain at his 2 week appointment when a circumcision
was done and that is when he came to me. He had jaundice after birth that
got better with at home treatment with a bili-blanket and she was not
experiencing sore nipples. However when he was seen he did fatigue at the
breast and giving up with little transfer. He was able to lift his tongue
but not extend; thus the referral I made for clipping after watching his
feeds and verifying a click, etc.>>

 

Hi Emily,  I wanted to underscore that a circumcision is part of this
picture.  With all this boy's problems, it boggles my mind that someone
would add unnecessary genital surgery to his situation.  Perhaps lactation
consultants should not only refer for clipping of the tongue but also let
parents know that circumcision interferes with breastfeeding and should be
postponed until the boy comes of age and can decide for himself if he wants
to amputate a part of his genitals.

Gloria Lemay, Vancouver BC Canada

http://www.glorialemay.com/blog

 

 


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